A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness: The Comprehensive Session-by-Session Program for Mental Health Professionals and Health Care Providers

When I worked as a group facilitator I had to take over the mediation and mindfulness group. I had no idea what to do for a 90 minute group. This books structure helped me plan the group and eventually I used it more as a guide instead of strictly following the curriculum.If you don’t know what to do for a meditation and mindfulness type group get this book. I also use the meditation myself and have a better understanding as well as respect for mindfulness. I had issues with mindfulness due to my disability but using this book I now see the value in it.

I wanted to take a moment to review this book. I usually do not review books because I read so many and have so little time to do so, but this book is worth the time. I have been a Dharma Teacher for over 10 years and have been meditating for almost 20 years. I have trained in the Oasis program and teach MBSR on a regular basis. I just recently got this book because I am branching out into offering different forms of mindfulness classes that can be done in corporations, colleges, prisons, etc. that do not necessarily want to engage in the full 8 week MBSR program. What Christiane and Greg have done is put together a very comprehensive book that outlines a 6 - week course (with an optional additional two classes) with many of the practices that teachers of MBSR will be familiar with, but there are many new offerings in the course as well. It is a well organized book with scripts and overviews of each session that are easy to follow and are filled with some great ideas for class. Even if you have been teaching MBSR for a while as I have, you will want this book as a resource because it is easy to go to and get a quick reminder of some of the key points to present in a class. In this sense, the book serves as a great reference manual for MBSR teachers or teachers of any MBI course. The book is full of resources and the website also has great downloads that can help the practitioner develop and maintain a program.

This book is truly a gem. As an aspiring mindfulness facilitator, I cannot thank the authors enough for what they've provided here. It is so timely and of enormous service to the field. For those of us passionate about the path of mindfulness and sharing it's benefits with others, this book is the perfect companion. I feel immensely relieved as I consider all that is provided here. We literally get “the nuts and bolts of launching a mindfulness class" with a complete curriculum.Here is what I'm most excited about. To quote the authors:"After reading this book you will know:• How to deepen and support your own mindfulness practice• How to set up and start a six-week Introduction to Mindfulness class for your group• How to teach the class and the individual components with confidence" (p.2)All I can say is WOW… This is exactly what I’ve been looking for so to have a book that can guide me step by step is truly a gift. And I should mention that I'm in the field of education so this book is really for anyone. As the authors say: "No matter what your background is, this book is the right place to plan, set up and start teaching mindfulness and compassion" (p.3). So exciting.A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness is such a comprehensive book and is jam-packed with practical knowledge, wisdom and guidance. I truly believe that anyone who gets a hold of this book will be thanking the authors for a very long time… I know I already am! ' Thank you Christiane and Greg for providing what is clearly a gift for those of us on the path.

Like New condition - excellent. Worth the wait.

As a health psychologist at a large public hospital and personal practitioner of mindfulness this book has been the perfect tool to help me more confidently and easily bring mindfulness to my patients and colleagues at the medical center. It lays out all the details of creating a good thorough class. While having the simple outline to follow, it also has brief more in depth writings on the buddhist teaching background and the psychological perspective. Easy to read, follow, and refer back to areas. Thank you to the writers for putting this guide together! It is a true gem!

I bought this book as it was required reading for the Insight LA mindfulness facilitator training. I'm generally wary of rehashed Buddhism as perpetrated by Kornfield, Salzberg et al, preferring to work directly with the canon and its interpretations. That resistance softens when I encounter work like this. Work that speaks to context and provides practical hands on guidance. This does, in a compelling way. As I approach the challenge of sharing the benefits of practice that I have found with others, I can't think of a better guide for understanding my role in that process, and for providing a solid foundation on which to build.Full disclosure I have sat and practiced with Christiane many times. She is a joy. I am biased.

I cannot recommend this practical and detailed guide to teaching mindfulness highly enough. Clearly, it is written with a great deal of experience and understanding in the field and this provides the practitioner with a comprehensive guide to sharing mindfulness with others. It is written from such a practical viewpoint, ensuring success for initiating a program teaching mindful meditation. The emphasis on the teacher's personal practice was, for me, helpful and rich in guidance. I've not found a book anywhere quite as user-friendly and engaging as A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to work with students in any type of setting.

If you feel you are ready to guide others in various types of meditation excercises this is the book for you.it has a great chapter on Launching a Mindfulness Program and detailed plans for individual session.I like the incorporation of stories that carry the wisdom through history. It is pricey but truly well worth it.

I have encompassed mindfulness into lots of my workshops teaching people how to be the better version of themself and the project manager asked me to deliver a beginners mindfulness course. I usually just incorporate little bits here and there, but being asked to deliver it was slightly daunting until I came across this fantastic teaching guide. It helped with timings, structure and follow up emails to the attendees. I have decided I am going to enrol next year into a mindfulness teaching programme.Thank you )

Excellent book for those looking for a mainstream approach to meditation. Extremely accessible and well written.

I find this book a must have for anyone who wants to start a group, helpful tips and good session planning.

I have just started going through this book, but I love it so far. I also appreciate that I received the book on time.